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The DOJ recently announced a $950 million global settlement with Raytheon, a defense weapons contractor. The resolution was the result of a whistleblower suit brought under the qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act. According to the DOJ, Raytheon employees provided false and misleading information to the DOD during contract negotiations concerning two contracts with the United States for the benefit of a foreign partner, one to purchase PATRIOT missile systems and the other to operate and maintain a radar station. In both instances, Raytheon employees provided false and deceptive information to DOD in order to mislead DOD into awarding the two contracts at inflated prices. The DOJ’s press release states that “Raytheon cooperated with the investigation and engaged in remedial measures, including, terminating employees who remained at the company that were responsible for the misconduct; establishing a broad defective pricing awareness campaign; developing and implementing policies, procedures and controls relating to defective pricing compliance; and engaging additional resources with appropriate expertise to evaluate and test the new policies, procedures and controls relating to defective pricing compliance.” The qui tam lawsuit was filed by a former Raytheon employee, who will receive $4.2 million as her share of the settlement. #falseclaimsact #fca #quitam #fraud

Huge news for the #ukmfg #defence contractor industry Could we see a continued drive to lessen the challenges of #ITAR compliance, for those working in partner nations supporting the #AUKUS programme? Finding the balance between the protection of technology & data which is key to sovereign security, whilst also fostering partnerships & mission critical supply chains between allied nations, is once of the key challenge we need to overcome, as we continue to work together to counter the ever evolving threats to global security https://lnkd.in/eUu4Vgby #Coker #PrecisionEngineering #Manufacturing #UKmanufacturing #CNCmachining #CNC #Quality

Integrated Air Defense systems in high demand right now in the Levant. Blatant overcharging and graft like this reduces buying power and lethality. https://lnkd.in/eNuj9SzE

Urgent need: It’s time to address the maritime security challenge | My latest op-ed for The Australian 👇discussing the need for Australia to comprehensively articulate a clear strategy for the maritime domain to consider the full spectrum of threats. ‘Given the importance of this, you’d be forgiven for thinking Australia has a comprehensive maritime strategy for dealing with threats, especially at a time when they are increasing. Yet Australia does not have one, despite the fact 20 years ago the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade tabled an expansive report on the subject’. ANU National Security College UNSW Canberra Council on Geostrategy https://lnkd.in/g8JUMqwb

Since the dawn of civilization, border security, at the home, village or national level has always been fundamentally preventative. The entire purpose is to identify and prevent threats from ever entering our home. The Biden administration soundly rejected this common sense public safety principle in favor of a reactionary strategy that lets everyone into our home and then trys to sort out the threats afterwards. Now we are seeing the results. Texas Public Policy Foundation BORDER911 Foundation, Inc.

IMO Calls for Immediate End to Attacks in Red Sea 🚨 The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has called for an immediate cessation of attacks in the Red Sea. These incidents pose significant risks to maritime safety and international trade. The IMO urges collective efforts to ensure the security of shipping lanes. 🔗 IMO calls for immediate end to attacks in Red Sea https://lnkd.in/eQKJhYiq #Safety #Maritime #Security #Management #InternationalTrade

Raytheon Company to Pay Over $950M in Connection with Defective Pricing, Foreign Bribery, and Export Control Schemes Raytheon Company (Raytheon) — a subsidiary of Arlington, Virginia-based defense contractor RTX (formerly known as Raytheon Technologies Corporation) — will pay over $950 million to resolve the Justice Department’s investigations into: (i) a major government fraud scheme involving defective pricing on certain government contracts and (ii) violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the Arms Export Control Act (AECA) and its implementing regulations, the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Raytheon will enter into a three-year deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) in connection with a criminal information filed today in the District of Massachusetts charging Raytheon with two counts of major fraud against the United States. As part of that resolution, Raytheon admitted to engaging in two separate schemes to defraud the Department of Defense (DOD) in connection with the provision of defense articles and services, including PATRIOT missile systems and a radar system. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gKTbJfPh

***IMPORTANT CYBERSECURITY NOTICE*** Scammers are always looking for a way to strike by bringing down your defenses while creating a sense of urgency and this latest one is sure to make you think twice. It's well known that any communication with CBP needs to be given prompt attention to avoid risks, but make sure you remain cautious. Always be mindful of whom you are sharing your company information.